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Elk Lake Fall Color Weekends, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 22465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Elk Lake Fall Color Weekends, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22

Welcome to Elk Lake Estate - A perfect gathering place for family and friends, sleeping up to 22 people in 14 beds! Situated on over an acre, with 195' of private Elk Lake frontage, your waterfront paradise awaits. Book your color weekend or holiday gathering now!

Bachelor and bachelorette groups are welcome. Family reunions, special vacations, retreats, conferences, Elk Lake Estate is a nice fit with two kitchens and a snack bar (3 full sized refrigerators).

5000sqft, 6 bedrooms, 4 with ensuite baths, 1 shared bath, 1 shower room.14 beds total, 3 king, 3 queen, 4 full, 4 twin.

Indoor and outdoor seating for lounging or dining with 22 people.
Sand Volleyball court, outdoor games, firepit (firewood on site), propane grill, game room with pool table, basketball, and more games. Outdoor Barrel Sauna!!!

Elk Lake is a clear, glacier lake. We have a sandy lake bottom with stone break wall.
Mid-May through Mid-September we have a 100' dock with a 10x20 dock patio over the water. Also provided is a 4000# boat lift, 4000# pontoon lift, and a jet ski lift during the summer. Mid-June the swim raft goes in the water and is anchored 200' off shore.
4 adult sit on top kayaks, 2 kids kayaks, 2 canoes are ready for lake fun. There are a few lifejackets, but you may want to bring your own, wearing lifejackets is recommended for all water activities (especially for children). Beach towels are provided!

Lakefront living is wonderful and comes with all that nature provides - even bugs - come prepared to enjoy the outdoors. Plans can change, travel insurance is recommended.

Elk Rapids is only 1.5 miles southwest of the house, great restaurants, shops, a grocery store, and a marina for your visit. Highly recommended are Ethanology Distillery, BOS winery, Short's Pullbarn, and Townline Ciderworks for libations.

25 minutes to the wineries of Old Mission Peninsula, 25 minutes to Shanty Creek, 15 minutes to Grand Traverse Resort golf courses, A-Ga-ming golf course, Lochenheath, Elk Lake Estate is a wonderful home base.

Please be considerate of neighbors by observing quiet hours of 11pm to 8am.
Parking for 8 vehicles in the driveway, only empty boat trailers may be parked on grass.

Property manager

Jennifer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • RV, bus, and truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces)
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 5000 sq ft (465 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Waterfront - use Lifejackets and supervise kids!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 22
Note from host: Guests limited to 22 max. Email approval required
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 1 min walk
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 10 min walk
  • Torch Lake - 11 min drive
  • Torch Lake Park - 18 min drive
  • Chateau Chantal - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dockside-Torch Lake - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Lake Fall Color Weekends, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elk Lake Fall Color Weekends, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Lake Fall Color Weekends, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elk Lake Fall Color Weekends, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22 located?

This family-friendly Elk Rapids vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Elk Lake and Elk Rapids Golf Club. Lake Michigan is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Elk Lake Fall Color Weekends, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome House
This house is perfect for our group of 12. Easy to cook, hang out and enough rooms and beds for all of us. Being right on elk lake with kayak's available was awesome! Minutes from downtown Elk Rapids and short drive to golf courses, casino and downtown TC. Host is super responsive if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Schuyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family friendly property
Jennifer was kind enough to allow us to have our wedding at the elk lake estate, in the back yard under the already installed arch. We invited our closest friends and family and spent a long weekend together in the house. Everything went perfect and the house was fully equipped to handle us. The host was amazing in all aspects and we have zero complaints. Our friends and family were left in awe at the lake views and amenities, none of them have ever been to northern michigan before and thanks to the beautiful elk lake estate they are all excited to plan another trip up!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabolous Elk Lake Vacation
Great property on Elk Lake with lots of amenities to keep you busy. Lots of space to spread out for bigger families.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tassia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home!
We had a wonderful time and the host was extremely fast with her responses if I needed anything or had any questions! The kids never were bored with the endless activities on property. Beautiful dock and clean lake water to swim in. We rented a pontoon and used her lift which was great! We were 27 people and the home slept in comfortably!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great location, beautiful view and lots of things to do for all ages! We had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families!
We had a wonderful experience staying at elk lake estates over the holidays. Our family of 18 slept and played comfortably in the house. The kids had so much to do, between playing outside, in the game room or doing crafts on the tables. They often said “this is so awesome!” Owner decorated the house for the holidays and it was beautiful! Highly recommend to others for any season.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location Fall of 2023
This home is a lot larger in person, then when you see the online pictures. The layout of the home is great!! Plenty of room everywhere, and the seating is perfect for 14 guests. The owner is very attentive to your needs, and responds right away. We were originally going to plan one night of our three nights to go out to dinner, but we ended up enjoying the house so much that we just cooked in all 3 nights. Our trip was October 2023, weather was a little chilly and light rain, but we still managed in one night of a great Bon fire. This home would be a great summer rental too!! We would definitely consider this house again for future vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasi S., Muskegon

Liked: Cleanliness
Womens Weekend 2023
Perfect weekend! Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation
Our family came from all over the country and it was the perfect spot for us. The house has everything you could ask for plus it’s the ideal lake location. We couldn’t ask for anything more! Thank you for making our trip so special. We will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Elk Lake
We spent a week at Elk Lake in this wonderful house. Within 24 hours we knew we wanted it again next year. There were twenty of us from 7 months to 66 years. So much space and areas to play or read or gather together. Everything we needed was there. The house has 2 very well supplied kitchens and so many seating areas inside and out. The lake area had crystal. Lear water fir swimming, kayaking or just replacing on the dock. Close to many outdoor beaches and wineries and hiking or many other activities. The hostess, Jennifer, communicated with us perfectly. This is the best property we have stayed on and can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Title
It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property on Elk Lake
Our family was blessed with an awesome vacation full of lasting memories. The hosts have provided everything you could possibly need for a very positive experience, including a volleyball court, a play set, game room, kayaks, fire pit (with wood!) and so much more. We had a large group, complete with lively grandchildren, but the property and home is so spacious that there was plenty of room for everyone. Our plans to go out and eat never materialized because we loved the outdoor eating areas overlooking Elk Lake and the house is well equipped with all of your cooking needs. Thanks so much to the very kind hosts for sharing their property and allowing families to enjoy their piece of Michigan heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and Family Getaway
Perfect lake house for our large group of friends and family with kids ranging from ages 2 to 16. House was stocked with everything one could need or ask for. Close to downtown Elk Rapids or short drive (20 minutes) to Traverse City. House was very spacious and never felt cramped with 22 of us all staying there. Was quiet on the lake and felt secluded at the house. Elk Rapids was 25 minutes via boat and Torch Lake was about an hour boat ride. Jennifer was an amazing host and very easy to work with from booking to check-in to check-out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us!
Our family (10 w/4 kids under 4) really enjoyed our stay at Elk Lake Estate. The house was perfect for our family and exceeded our expectations. The outdoor playset and the sand volleyball court provided hours of fun for the kids while the adults had a great view of the lake. I originally thought we would use more of the amenities (e.g. pool table and game room), but the weather was great and the kids enjoyed their toys outside. The host went out of her way to check that we had everything we needed and was immediately available for any questions. We certainly recommend this property to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

JON B.

Liked: Cleanliness
MEMORIAL DAY
GREAT STAY, LOTS OF ROOM. GREAT FAMILY FRIENDLY PLACE ON THE WATER.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time!
Great location! Friendly hosts and made the bachelor party a success!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a great time!
Even with bad weather in early Spring, we had such a great time with beautiful Elk Lake as our backdrop for a gals weekend in. We hired a private chef to cook dinner for our large group on Saturday night and the house even came equipped with enough plates, cups, silverware and seats for the dinner to be a success. The bedrooms were spacious and the house was clean. We will definitely be back to enjoy this house and all the lake has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Beautiful place with plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Chose this property for the many bedrooms and comfy lounging spaces. Worked well for a large group. The lake was beautiful, and would like to come in summer to enjoy it. Bring your own soap, this hotel dweller was not prepared. Store was close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

abhishek b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
The house is sufficiently big and fully equipped. We did not feel anything missing. Host is prompt and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff retreat
Our office rented the house for our annual staff retreat. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We will be going back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Set Up
This house has it all and is set up perfect for large groups. Very clean and plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend with Friends
House was great! Host was very responsive and the house was extremely clean. I look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Z.

Same Group, New Lake & Home...Memory Making Keeps getting Better!
Our Group is a blend of 3 core families who have been vacationing on Torch Lake together for 12 years. Due to circumstances out of our control, we had to find a new location for our group of 19. Since everyone likes to be able to share the same space, this was no easy task. Elk Lake Estate was a Homerun! Jennifer was very responsive to our many questions and made us feel like this transition was going to be smooth from day one. The only complaint we have is that we had to stay later in the Summer than we like, but that is because she honors her previous renters and gives them the opportunity to rebook before opening up to new, which is a very kind and fair process. Most choose to say yes again and again to this Amazing location and Home. So many positives! Parking spaces for all our cars, lift for the boat, beautiful long dock, SO MANY GAMES! Many laughs and great competion from the Sand VB court, also badminton, Basketball (in AND out)...pool table, corn hole and many more. It was great bc when we got hot, we just jumped in the Lake. But the thing I kept hearing our group revel over was the quantity of sitting areas. All of us could eat TOGETHER in a total of 4 different spots! There was inside dining on both the upper and lower levels, outside on the upper deck high tables, or lower level picnic tables. And there was enough matching plates/bowls, etc to make mealtime so much fun! Its always been a highlight for us. We utilized both the upper and lower kitchens and found this so helpful for our large meals. Outside of meal seating, there were also Multiple areas where small and large groups could sit together on both levels and at various spots around the estate. There were so many chaises, adirondacks, couches, etc...that made us feel so comfortable whether we were in or out. But the Highlight of the week was the crystal clear, refreshing water with the beautiful soft sandy bottom! (spoiled from 12 years on Torch, Elk Lake was new to us) Lets just say she exceeded All our expectations. The grocery just a mile away was so convenient for any forgotten items. Also the 3 refridgerators made storing our food, ice, drinks super easy. A few needed to work from home for part of our time and the Wifi made that a smooth process as well. As the week came to a close, we sat around the firepit reminiscing all the great times that were had in our new location and feeling thankful for all of our blessings. Elk Lake Estare is a rare gem! 💙
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilu O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and spacious house in a perfect location!
This property is perfect for a big family! Plenty to do without leaving the property with a game room, kayaks, bonfires, and more. House was very clean and cozy. This is a great location! We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022